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Verstappen climbs from 17th to win Brazil GP under the rain
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The three-time world champion proved his class again, Lando Norris suffers huge blow in the title race

Max Verstappen delivered a stunning performance at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, starting from 17th on the grid and climbing through the field to claim a remarkable victory. This win, his 62nd in Formula 1, brings him within reach of a fourth world title. With Lando Norris struggling to sixth after a series of costly mistakes, Verstappen extended his championship lead to 62 points. If he maintains a lead of at least 60 points after the next race in Las Vegas on 23 November, he will secure the championship title.

The race, marked by chaotic, wet conditions and numerous incidents—including a red flag, two safety car periods, and several crashes—showcased Verstappen’s exceptional wet-weather skill and Red Bull’s strategic precision. Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly finished second and third, respectively, giving Alpine a critical boost in the constructors’ championship, moving them up to sixth place from ninth.

Verstappen’s win was his first since June’s Spanish Grand Prix and a testament to his talent and his team’s strategic prowess, cementing this race as one of the most memorable in recent Formula 1 history.